iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount with Precision AZ/EQ Base and iPolar Scope

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iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount with Precision AZ/EQ Base and iPolar Scope
Key Features
  • 11-Pound Payload
  • Four Tracking Rates
  • Control by App, Hand Unit, or Computer
  • For Use in Northern/Southern Hemispheres
The SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount from iOptron is a light and compact full-function portable GoTo mount. Weighing only 2.9 pounds (including the internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting 11 pounds in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount and base are supported by a 1.25" stainless steel tripod topped with a 7.5" extension pier for stable and comfortable observation.
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iOptron SkyHunter Overview

The SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount from iOptron is a light and compact full-function portable GoTo mount. Weighing only 2.9 pounds (including the internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting 11 pounds in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount and base are supported by a 1.25" stainless steel tripod topped with a 7.5" extension pier for stable and comfortable observation.

The SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates: 1x or sidereal, 1/2x for sky and landscape combined, solar, and lunar. All four tracking rates work in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The mount comes with a 3328 Precision AZ/EQ base to accommodate equatorial tracking and an iPolar electronic polar alignment scope. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by the SkySafari 6 Plus or later app on an iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, a computer via ASCOM, INDI, or embedded drive.

Payload of 11 pounds (balanced, excluding CW)
Dual-axis servo motors with optical encoders
Tracking speed consists of solar, lunar, 1x, 1/2x, S/N; operates in both northern and southern hemispheres
Control by SkySafari 6 Plus or later app on an iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive
3328 Precision AZ/EQ base for equatorial tracking
iPolar electronic polar alignment scope
1.25" stainless steel tripod with 7.5" extension pier
Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation
Vixen dovetail saddle

iOptron SkyHunter Specs

Key Specs
Mount Type
Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Motor
Dual Axis
Power Source
Battery (Included)
Battery
1x Rechargeable
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg
Mount
Mount Type
Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Motor
Dual Axis
Tracking Rates
Lunar, Sidereal, Solar
Altitude Adjustment
Yes
Latitude Adjustment
Yes
Declination Adjustment
Yes
Right Ascension Adjustment
Yes
Counterweight
3.0 lb / 1.4 kg
Polar Axis Scope
Yes (Included)
Tripod
Leg Diameter
1.25" / 3.18 cm
Leg Sections
2
General
Power Source
Battery (Included)
Battery
1x Rechargeable
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg

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